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Italian word
reality
(borrowed) reality TV show
Looks like
reality
the state of things as they actually exist
⚠️ The trap
Italians use 'reality' as a noun specifically for reality TV ('un reality' = a reality show). The abstract concept of reality is 'realtà'. So 'nella realtà' = 'in reality', but 'un reality' = 'a reality show'.
To say "the state of things as they actually exist" in Italian:
realtà (for the concept of reality); reality (for the TV genre)
"reality" in English means:
(borrowed) reality TV show
Example
"I reality show sono molto popolari in Italia."
"Reality shows are very popular in Italy."
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